5.0 from 12 votes
Orange And Fennel Salad
This Sicilian style orange and fennel salad is deliciously aromatic and refreshing with fresh flavours, a delightful crunch and tangy orange dressing.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 medium fennel whole, washed and dried
- 2 medium oranges
- 1 small apple washed and dried
- 1 small red onion
- 20 g raisins 2 tablespoons
- 30 g black olives ¼ cup
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional
Instructions
- Cut off the stems, fronds and bottom of 1 medium fennel then slice the bulb in half. Use a mandolin or sharp knife to thinly slice both halves and transfer to a medium mixing bowl.
- Peel 2 medium oranges, halving one orange to set aside for the dressing. Use a sharp knife and cut 1½ oranges into horizontal slices then add to the fennel.
- Cut 1 small apple into bite size pieces, removing core and pips and add to the fennel.
- Halve and then thinly slice 1 small red onion and add to the bowl, also adding 30 g black olives and 20 g raisins.
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Dressing
- Juice the half orange to obtain roughly 2 tablespoons of juice. Then add to a blender with 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons orange juice, ½ teaspoon salt and blend to a creamy emulsion.
- Pour dressing over the salad and mix well till the salad is properly coated. Garnish with ⅛ teaspoon black pepper and 1 teaspoon lemon zest and serve.
Notes
- Fennel stems and fronds - do not discard and they can be sliced for extra garnish or used in other recipes.
- Salt - adjust for flavour after tasting the dressed salad, this is important if adding any seafood extras which may already contain salt.
- Make ahead - for best results, cover the salad and set aside or chill for 30 mins for the flavours to develop.
- Storing leftovers - in a sealed container and keep in the fridge for up to 24 hours. It's not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
507mg
(14%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
293IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
51mg
(57%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 507mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 51mg | 57% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.